The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Who's ever known
How much to moan and groan
And quiver inside?
He needs to give you
Everything you need.
Is it enough?
You're running out of time
As it grows in your eye
Feel broken inside, you feel
Sigh, static moans
A storm growing strong
And it's coming my way.
Still she gives you
Everything you need.
Is it enough?
You're running out of time
As it grows in your eye
You'll feel
Broken inside, you'll feel
And I'll feel
Broken inside you.
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
How much to moan and groan
And quiver inside?
He needs to give you
Everything you need.
Is it enough?
You're running out of time
As it grows in your eye
Feel broken inside, you feel
Sigh, static moans
A storm growing strong
And it's coming my way.
Still she gives you
Everything you need.
Is it enough?
You're running out of time
As it grows in your eye
You'll feel
Broken inside, you'll feel
And I'll feel
Broken inside you.
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
Feel (feel)
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sounds to me almost like prostitution or something. a guy going to a call girl because he needs sex to feel better, she's just as broken as him and he wonders if she can give him enough. in the end both will feel just as broken because the guy could've cheated on his girlfriend, wants sex just to feel worthy, feel better, etc. and the girl gave him sex because it's technically her job, and who's to say she's even in the business because she wants to be in it?
it's definitely Spiral static -- i've never seen it as "Spiritual" and in the lyrics it says "spiral".